Garbage Scattered Throughout Masanhang and Waterfront Park... Changwon Coast Guard Collects 5 Tons in One Day

Ryu Yong-hwan, Chief of Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam, and Changwon Maritime Police officers are picking up marine debris washed ashore. [Image source=Changwon Maritime Police Station]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam commemorated the 22nd International Coastal Cleanup Day by conducting a coastal cleanup and marine pollution prevention campaign on the 22nd.

The Changwon Coast Guard collected about 5 tons of trash including styrofoam, discarded tires, ropes, plastics, and vinyl from the Masan Port West Harbor District in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City to the Happo Waterfront Park area.

The campaign was attended by 100 people from 11 organizations, groups, and companies including the Changwon Coast Guard, Masan Maritime Affairs Office, Gyeongnam Provincial Government, Masanhappo-gu Office, Masan Branch of the Korea Marine Environment Corporation, GS Caltex, Korea Oil Pipeline Corporation, Muhak, Hite Jinro, Korea Marine Surveillance Association, and Honorary Marine Environment Monitors.

The Coast Guard stated that due to recent typhoon effects, trash had accumulated somewhat in Masan Port, prompting the cleanup activity.

Those gathered that day shouted slogans and held placards to raise public awareness for eradicating marine litter and preventing marine pollution.

A Changwon Coast Guard official said, “We will take the lead in eradicating marine litter,” adding, “We hope many citizens will participate and show interest in creating a clean sea.”

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